Last year, the deep and wild 2D fighting of BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger made the game a favorite among those who like their characters crazy and their action complex. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift is more of a refinement of the original game than a full-fledged sequel. It introduces some great new modes that make the action more [...]
There’s no doubt that Deathsmiles is bound to garner some attention for its clearly underage witchy schoolgirl protagonists who must battle through evil hordes and demonic forces in provocative attire. However, this gothic-themed Lolita shooter isn’t haphazardly slapped together by just anyone. It’s a finely honed bullet-hell shoot-’em-up crafted by [...]
The annual arrival of Madden signals the end to the summer sports doldrums. The newest entrant in the long-running franchise doesn’t offer a substantially different experience from last year’s edition, but a number of small tweaks make this the best game yet in the series. Improved artificial intelligence on both sides [...]
The beautiful and regal Liara T’Soni was one of several memorable party members in the original Mass Effect, so it was disappointing to see her relegated to a decidedly minor role in that role-playing game’s sequel. In Mass Effect 2’s newest downloadable content, Lair of the Shadow Broker, you finally get to reminisce with your [...]
Morrigan’s sharp tongue and vain indifference made her one of Dragon Age: Origins’ most intriguing characters, so you might have been excited to learn of her return in that role-playing game’s newest downloadable content, Witch Hunt. Sadly, you should temper your expectations: Witch Hunt is a lifeless escapade without wit, soul, or character, with Morrigan [...]
The Worms conflict has been raging for so long at this point that nobody can remember why it started or who fired the first shot. It’s well documented that hostilities broke out some 15 years ago and that countless annelids have lost and continue to lose their lives, but why do they fight? No borders [...]
Shoot-’em-up games draw on a fairly standard formula, and by pitting your lone ship against countless waves of enemies who shower you in a thick hail of lasers, Razor 2: Hidden Skies at least gets the basics right. But though the game demands quick fingers and sharp eyes, there is little [...]
The Worms conflict has been raging for so long at this point that nobody can remember why it started or who fired the first shot. It’s well documented that hostilities broke out some 15 years ago and that countless annelids have lost and continue to lose their lives, but why do they fight? No borders [...]
Vito Scaletta, Mafia II’s conflicted leading man, does not lead an easy life. War, murder, and betrayal are common themes in his complex existence–the prices paid for booze, money, status, and sex. Like most aspiring made men, Vito knows the risks of his lifestyle, but the lure of earthly pleasures is [...]
AU REVIEW–PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners have had to wait a long time for their first taste of league action, with Rugby League Live the first game version of the hard-hitting sport to land on Sony and Microsoft’s current-generation consoles. Unfortunately, the wait has not been worthwhile. Rugby League [...]
